Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues
Correctional facility safety equipment
The jail is getting 150 leather radio cases and 17 ballistic helmets to outfit staff.
Strong turnout in November 3 election
Seven election office employees will work five extra hours a week through November 3 for election training and workload. The county also submitted its Election Integrity grant closeout report for nearly $593,000.
2027 Budget Season Begins
The board set special meetings for the 2027 budget presentation and adoption, and commissioners noted budget work is ramping up quickly.
2026 Water Quality and Stream Monitoring Contracts
The county hired Microbac for its 2026 water quality testing ($15,141.75) and Michael Bilger to sub-sample 39 aquatic insect samples ($13,962) — routine environmental monitoring of county waterways.
Opioid settlement recovery grants
The county is putting $166,300 of opioid settlement money toward three treatment and recovery organizations, including Path to Peace, Northbound and the Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission.
Monroe County Housing Needs Assessment
The county adopted its $489,652.92 Act 137 affordable housing trust fund budget for fiscal 2026, funding housing programs through real estate transfer fees.
FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant
The county's $391,735 federal block grant will mostly go toward fixing up 11 to 13 owner-occupied homes for low- and moderate-income residents. The application goes to the state October 30, with a resolution vote October 21.
Jail drug and alcohol counseling contract
The county picked Recovery Revolution to provide counseling at the county jail at up to $99,840, after opening bids from three providers.
Rally against sexual violence
Safe Monroe will hold its Take Back the Night Rally on Courthouse Square on April 2 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., supporting survivors of sexual violence.
School bus safety — Operation Safe Stop
It's National School Bus Safety Week, and PennDOT is reminding drivers to stop at least 10 feet from buses with red lights flashing. Drivers illegally passing stopped buses is a growing problem nationwide.